Sepsis Medical Malpractice
When healthcare professionals fail to recognize or properly treat sepsis, the consequences can be devastating. You may be entitled to compensation.
Get Free Case EvaluationWhat Constitutes Sepsis Medical Malpractice?
1 Delayed Diagnosis
Sepsis requires rapid treatment. The "golden hour" window is critical—antibiotics must be administered within 1-3 hours of diagnosis. When emergency room staff misdiagnose sepsis as the flu, virus, or minor infection and send patients home, the delay can be fatal. Signs of delayed diagnosis include:
- High lactate levels ignored or not tested
- Patient discharged despite fever, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate
- No blood cultures ordered despite infection symptoms
2 Failure to Treat
Even when sepsis is correctly diagnosed, proper treatment must follow sepsis bundle protocols. Malpractice occurs when medical providers fail to:
- Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour
- Provide fluid resuscitation for low blood pressure
- Monitor vital signs frequently for deterioration
- Transfer patient to ICU when condition worsens
3 Improper Medical Care
Negligence in medical procedures can directly cause sepsis infections:
- Surgical instruments not properly sterilized
- IV lines or catheters inserted without sterile technique
- Failure to treat surgical site infections promptly
Damages & Compensation Available
Economic Damages
- Medical Expenses: Hospital bills, surgery costs, rehabilitation
- Lost Wages: Income lost during recovery
- Lost Earning Capacity: Future income if permanently disabled
- Rehabilitation Costs: Physical therapy, medical equipment
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain & Suffering: Physical pain and emotional distress
- Loss of Consortium: Impact on spouse/family relationships
- Disfigurement: Scarring, amputations
- Wrongful Death: Compensation for families in fatal cases
Settlement Amounts
$250,000 - $1,000,000+
Average settlement range for sepsis malpractice cases
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